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Overview

The Vida Ventures Fellowship provides PhD and MD students, postdocs, and early-career researchers with exposure to life sciences venture investing and startup creation. The program aims to bridge the gap between scientific training and venture capital, fostering the development of future leaders in healthcare and life sciences.

Investment focus

The Vida Ventures Fellowship focuses on identifying and developing the next generation of healthcare and life science leaders by providing them with hands-on experience in venture capital and startup formation.

Program details

Designed for Students, Researchers. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

The fellowship is targeted at late-stage PhD and MD students, postdocs, and residents, with a preference for those in life sciences disciplines.

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Admissions and application

To apply, submit your resume/CV and cover letter. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Participants gain real VC deal exposure, develop a network with biotech founders and investors, and receive mentorship from experienced healthcare investors.

Timeline

The fellowship lasts a minimum of 6 months, with a time commitment of approximately 20 hours per week.

What came of it

Many fellows transition into full-time VC roles, healthcare entrepreneurship, or strategic roles in life sciences.

How to go about it

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    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

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  3. Apply the way the program asks

    The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

What it pays

The fellowship is paid, but the stipend amount is not disclosed.

Questions about this program

What backgrounds does Vida Ventures prefer?

The current page favors applicants with a completed or in-progress life-sciences Ph.D. and/or M.D. A strong translational focus is favorable, and additional business experience—such as an MBA or work in business development, operations, finance, or consulting—is a plus. (89699, 89700, 89701)

What does the current application form request?

The official page displays a form requesting a name, email, office location, resume, and cover letter. The form alone does not confirm that applications are currently being accepted. (89702)

Is the fellowship paid?

Vida’s December 2022 brochure described that version as paid, but current compensation terms are not established. (89717)

How long does the fellowship last?

Current duration is not established. Vida’s 2022 brochures described a typical four-to-six-month term, while a Harvard Medical School posting from October 27, 2022 described an initial term of at least six months. (89709, 89718, 89719)

About Vida Ventures

Vida Ventures

Venture Capital

Transforming biomedical science into therapies.

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